Elk Mountain, WY

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    2024 Population
    99
    US Senator
    John Barrasso
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cynthia Lummis
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Harriet Hageman
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    55.4
    21.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,250
    0.542% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $228,000
    4.49% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    78
    34.5% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Elk Mountain, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Elk Mountain, WY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Elk Mountain, WY was $228,000, and the homeownership rate was 82.5%.

    Most people in Elk Mountain, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 38.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Elk Mountain, WY was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Elk Mountain, WY is home to a population of 99 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Elk Mountain, WY residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96 people) in Elk Mountain, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Elk Mountain, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Elk Mountain, WY was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elk Mountain, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elk Mountain, WY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      96 ± 46
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3 ± 5
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 13

    In 2024, there were 32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96 people) in Elk Mountain, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Elk Mountain, WY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      7,508 ± 2,114 people
    2. Canada
      988 ± 771 people
    3. China
      831 ± 707 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,508 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 988 and China with 831.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Gulf War (2001-)
    Most Common Service Period
    4 ± 19

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Elk Mountain, WY.

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    Health

    100% of the population of Elk Mountain, WY has health coverage, with 74.7% on employee plans, 0% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 7.07% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1,433 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,433 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 252 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.6% were men and 41.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 0% under 18 years, 12.1% between 18 and 34 years, 69.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.6% were men and 41.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    0%
    Uninsured
    74.7%
    Employer Coverage
    0%
    Medicaid
    18.2%
    Medicare
    7.07%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elk Mountain, WY stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elk Mountain, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Elk Mountain, WY employs 78 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Elk Mountain, WY were Public Administration (20 people), Educational Services (15 people), and Utilities (13 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($39,375), Educational Services ($36,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    78
    2024 Value
    ± 91
    34.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 144%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elk Mountain, WY grew at a rate of 34.5%, from 58 employees to 78 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elk Mountain, WY, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (24 people), Transportation Occupations (16 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (10 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elk Mountain, WY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    78
    2024 Value
    ± 91
    34.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 144%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elk Mountain, WY grew at a rate of 34.5%, from 58 employees to 78 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elk Mountain, WY, are Public Administration (20 people), Educational Services (15 people), and Utilities (13 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elk Mountain, WY, though some of these residents may live in Elk Mountain, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $66,827
    Median earning men ± $58,626
    $24,688
    Median earning women ± $18,160

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are .

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,750).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.54%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 283k people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Elk Mountain, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Elk Mountain, WY. Showing the available data for Wyoming.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (25.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.56%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Wyoming

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    John Barrasso
    Senator from Wyoming1
    Assumed office on June 25, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.
    Cynthia Lummis
    Senator from Wyoming2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Elk Mountain, WY

    Harriet Hageman
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Elk Mountain, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Elk Mountain, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Elk Mountain, WY was $228,000 in 2024, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $218,200 to $228,000, a 4.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Elk Mountain, WY is 82.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Elk Mountain, WY have an average commute time of 38.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elk Mountain, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $228,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,244
    $52
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$49

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elk Mountain, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elk Mountain, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    82.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    57.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 82.5% of the housing units in Elk Mountain, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elk Mountain, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $66,250
    Median Household Income
    ± $30,386
    63
    Number of Households
    ± 52

    In 2024, the median household income of the 63 households in Elk Mountain, WY grew to $66,250 from the previous year's value of $65,893.

    The following chart displays the households in Elk Mountain, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Elk Mountain, WY is from Wyoming.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Wyoming
    0.437
    2023 Wage GINI in Wyoming

    In 2024, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0637% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.5%)
    2. Walked (8.97%)
    3. Other (6.41%)

    In 2024, 79.5% of workers in Elk Mountain, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.97%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.41%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    38.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Elk Mountain, WY have a longer commute time (38.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 16.7% of the workforce in Elk Mountain, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Elk Mountain, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Elk Mountain, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elk Mountain, WY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty